TV series
Forensic sleuthing in the age of invention.
A Victorian-era Toronto detective uses then-cutting edge forensic techniques to solve crimes, with the assistance of a female coroner who is also struggling for recognition in the face of tradition, based on the books by Maureen Jennings.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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A Victorian-era Toronto detective uses then-cutting edge forensic techniques to solve crimes, with the assistance of a female coroner who is also struggling for recognition in the face of tradition, based on the books by Maureen Jennings.
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Episode 1
When the traveling Buffalo Bill Cody's Western Extravaganza settles in Toronto, murders happen. Inspector Murdoch must investigate the crimes while his boss becomes enamored with Annie Oakley.
Directed by Paul FoxGuest stars Arwen Humphreys, Nicholas Campbell, Sarah Strange, Maurice Dean Wint, Ben Lewis, Simon Northwood, Bill Yak, Michael Copeman
Episode 2
An investigator arrives from Scotland Yard who is after the infamous Jack the Ripper. Meanwhile, Murdoch takes dancing lessons so that he can escort Dr. Ogden to a ball.
Directed by Farhad MannGuest stars Alastair Mackenzie, Katie Bergin, Molly Shanahan, Wendy Lyon, Conrad Dunn, Paul Haddad, Dominique Bisson, Paul Amos
Episode 3
When the unveiling of a reconstructed dinosaur skeleton at a gala event reveals the dead body of a young man found in its jaws, Murdoch must enter the world of bone-hunters to find the culprit.
Directed by Paul FoxGuest stars Tyler Kyte, Geordie Johnson, Matt Gordon, Kerry McPherson, Sean Kaufmann, London Angelis, Cole Pollack
Episode 4
The young Harry Houdini becomes Murdoch's prime suspect when he investigates a daring robbery-homicide. Meanwhile, Dr. Ogden's sister comes to visit and soon becomes attracted to Murdoch.
Directed by Farhad MannGuest stars Sarah Gadon, Joe Dinicol, Joris Jarsky, Matt Baram
Episode 5
The romance between Inspector Murdoch and Dr. Ogden heats up as Murdoch finds himself investigating the death of a young woman working as a high-class prostitute.
Directed by Don McBreartyGuest stars Tom McCamus, Jonathan Potts, Krista Bridges, Matthew Edison, Michael McMurtry
Episode 6
As they investigate a young woman's death, Murdoch and Dr. Ogden find their relationship threatened when they turn out to be of opposite opinions in the matter of abortion.
Directed by Don McBreartyWritten by Laura PhillipsGuest stars Mary Walsh, Anthony Lemke, Steven McCarthy, Ian D. Clark, Vickie Papavs, Alex Paxton-Beesley, Rebecca Williams
Episode 7
Detective Murdoch fears that his relationship with Dr. Ogden has been permanently damaged, as he heads into investigating a seemingly perfect crime, the murder of a university professor. Meanwhile, Constable Crabtree continues his search for his biological mother.
Directed by Laurie LyndGuest stars Michael Seater, Marc Bendavid, Ted Atherton, Paula Boudreau, Elizabeth Saunders, Michael C. Newsome
Episode 8
Murdoch finds himself drawn to the widowed mother of a boy who has gone missing, but the case starts to take a strange turn involving spies, midgets and a robotic super weapon.
Directed by Laurie LyndGuest stars Peter Keleghan, Laurie Murdoch, Dakota Goyo, Kristen Holden-Ried, Gloria Slade, Keith Kemps, Bobby Prochaska, Sarah Allen
Episode 9
Dr. Ogden and Enid compete to nurse the injured Murdoch back to health, as in his delirium he begins to suspect his landlady of planning a murder. Meanwhile, Constable Crabtree investigates a case involving a disagreeable parrot.
Directed by Eleanore LindoGuest stars Martha Burns, Dakota Goyo, Dixie Seatle, Peter Cockett, Brian Frank, Anthony Bekenn, Julie Lemieux, Sarah Allen
Episode 10
The discovery of a decomposed body leads Murdoch into the fascinating world of telegraphy - the 1895 equivalent of the internet. When Murdoch calls on Enid to assist in the investigation, she finds herself in peril. Meanwhile, Inspector Brackenreid's erratic behavior has Dr. Ogden questioning the Gold Cure the Inspector is taking to help him stop drinking.
Directed by Eleanore LindoGuest stars Arwen Humphreys, Ingrid Kavelaars, Tim Campbell, Sarah Allen
Episode 11
Murdoch's investigation into the death of a young Jewish man leads to Toronto's small Jewish getto - the Ward. There he finds a tale of forbidden romance and himself again being drawn to Dr. Ogden.
Directed by Harvey CrosslandWritten by Jason ShermanGuest stars Kristopher Turner, Albert Schultz, Derek Moran, Jonathan Walker, Bethany Jillard, Michael Bodnar, Sam Malkin, Sarah Allen
Episode 12
A savage murder, seemingly at the jaws of a wild beast, leads Murdoch into the mysterious worls of North American shamaism and lycanthropy. While searching for a reational explanation, Murdoch is forced to choose between Enid and Dr. Ogden.
Directed by Kelly MakinGuest stars Nathaniel Arcand, Dakota Goyo, Paul Amos, Sarah Allen, Paul Essiembre, Hamish McEwan, Duane Murray, Christine Brubaker
Episode 13
While investigating a murder, Murdoch find himself teamed with a North West Mounted Policeman whose methods and mannerisms are strikingly similar to this own -- perhaps too similar? Murdoch hope to rekindle his relationship with Dr. Ogden -- but is it too late?
Directed by Kelly MakinWritten by Laura PhillipsGuest stars Stephen McHattie, Dylan Neal, Jeff Douglas, Danny Cunningham, Sean Sullivan
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
Yannick BissonDetective William Murdoch
Helene JoyDr. Julia Ogden
Thomas CraigChief Constable Thomas Brackenreid
Jonny HarrisConstable George Crabtree
Lachlan MurdochConstable Henry Higgins
Georgina ReillyDr. Emily Grace
Daniel MaslanyDetective Llewellyn Watts
Paul RhysDr. Llewllyn Francis
CBC TelevisionCanada
CitytvCanada
Shaftesbury FilmsCanada
UKTVUnited Kingdom
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